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Overview |
KY State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 980/1143 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $246 |
Diversity |
KY State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 23% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 298.5% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.8% higher at Carson-Newman College than Kentucky State University ($31,300.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Carson-Newman College ($11,473 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 25% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,076 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 199.1% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($24,697 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 108 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
KY State vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Carson-Newman College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Carson-Newman College and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Kentucky State University (45% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $10,700 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $31,000)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $5,120 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($23,880 vs. $29,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($246 vs. $299)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/